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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.34, 11,051.70 and 2,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.34, 11,051.70 and 2,173.82 is: 3,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.34 : 11,051.70 = 2,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.34/11,051.70 = 2,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.34x = 11,051.70 × 2,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.34x = 24,024,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024,406.49/7,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.49

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